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Allentown, Bethlehem may be out of contention for Stone Brewing Co. expansion

Bethlehem Steel iron foundry ruins possible site of public park

Sands Bethworks Retail LLC in March answered an open bid from Stone Brewing Co., the nation’s 10th largest craft brewer, to serve as the site for Stone’s East Coast brewery and restaurant, offering up the former 19th century Steel Bessemer building.
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California-based Stone Brewing Co. plans to announce a decision on a new East Coast facility within 30 to 90 days, a spokeswoman said.

Dan Lynch, president of the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance in Greensboro, North Carolina, one of the cities vying for the brewery, said today only two states remain under consideration: Ohio and Virginia.

Allentown's pitch from Ruckus Brewing, which is redeveloping the former Neweiler Brewery at Front and Liberty streets, also responded to Stone's request for proposals. Ruckus CEO Josh Wood did not immediately respond to a phone message seeking comment. He previously said the Neuweiller site would proceed as planned with or without Stone.